Golden Retriever Album Release

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These are the moments that remind us why we live in Portland: an entire venue (in this case, Holocene) grinds to a halt; hypnotized. Bass clarinetist Jonathan Sielaff expertly weaves a melody inside and out of the droning sonic contours of Matt Carlson's modular synth and effects, winding us along an improvised odyssey toward the infinite. If you weren't one of the lucky ones to make it to Golden Retriever's release party Wednesday (along with Regular Music and Jacaszek), then go on and snag a copy of their record, Occupied with the Unspoken, ASAP. You'll be glad you did.